Deputy Nursery Manager

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Nursery Manager to support the leadership and day-to-day operation of our thriving nursery. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will help lead a dedicated team and ensure children receive the highest standards of care, learning, and safeguarding.

We are looking for someone with qualifications and skills as below:

Essential
•   Relevant Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above.
•   Significant experience working within an early years setting.
•   Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.
•   Experience supporting children's learning, development, and assessment.
•   Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
•   Ability to lead, motivate, and support staff effectively.
•   Competent in managing administrative responsibilities, including staff rotas and child records.

Desirable
•   Experience in a supervisory role within an early years setting.
•   Paediatric First Aid qualification.
•   Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) training or willingness to undertake training.
•   Experience of supporting inspections and quality improvement processes.

Key Skills and Attributes
•   Strong leadership and decision-making skills. 
•   Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
•   Positive, supportive, and approachable manners.
•   Commitment to high-quality early years education and care.
•   Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
•   Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
 

Terms and Conditions

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience

Pension:   After three months’ service you may be automatically enrolled into the Eastbourne College  WorkSave Pension Scheme (details are available from the HR Department), depending on your level of earnings, however you may also choose to opt into the pension scheme. The College will contribute 5% of your gross salary and you will be expected to contribute 3%. You may choose to opt out of the pension scheme.

Other Benefits: 

•  Free meals during working hours when the dining hall is open

•  Life Assurance

•  Free use of Charity facilities including pool and gym

•  Free tickets to College productions

•  Access to our SPARKS App where you can book virtual GP and physio appointments for yourself and your immediate family.

•  Staff car park

Application Process:

Please submit a letter of application evidencing your suitability for the post against the job description and person specification described above, and an up-to-date CV with the online application form

Closing Date: Friday 2 October 2026

Early applications are encouraged. Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy.

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St Andrew’s Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical questionnaire and positive references.

 The post holder will be engaging in regulated activity.

 The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

 St Andrew’s Prep is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds.